Ice Blue Leptastrea Coral

Ice Blue Leptastrea Coral

Add a stunning touch of icy blue coloration to your reef aquarium with the Ice Blue Leptastrea Coral! This beautiful Large Polyp Stony (LPS) coral features vibrant ice-blue centers surrounded by deep purple polyps, creating an incredible contrast that glows under blue reef lighting.

Known for its unique textured appearance and densely packed, star-shaped polyps, Ice Blue Leptastrea is an eye-catching addition to any reef aquarium. As it grows, this coral gradually encrusts surrounding rockwork, creating a beautiful carpet of color and texture.

Ice Blue Leptastrea is a relatively hardy coral that thrives under low to moderate lighting and consistent water conditions. Its manageable care requirements make it an excellent choice for reef keepers looking to expand their LPS collection.

Whether you're building a colorful coral garden or looking for something unique to fill your aquascape, Ice Blue Leptastrea is a fantastic addition to your reef!

Care Requirements

• Care Level: Easy to Moderate

• Lighting (PAR): 50–150

• Water Flow: Low to Moderate

• Placement: Bottom to Middle of Aquarium

• Temperament: Semi-Aggressive (allow space between neighboring corals)

• Feeding: Primarily photosynthetic, may benefit from occasional fine particulate coral foods

• Growth Rate: Slow to Moderate

• Ideal Temperature: 75–79°F

• Salinity: 1.024–1.026 SG

• pH: 8.1–8.4

• Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Calcium: 400–450 ppm

• Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm

Helpful Tip: Ice Blue Leptastrea typically displays beautiful fluorescence under blue-spectrum reef lighting. Start with lower lighting and gradually acclimate the coral to your aquarium's conditions. Provide enough room for its encrusting growth.

Please Note: Each coral is unique. Coloration, size, and polyp extension may vary depending on lighting, aquarium conditions, and individual specimens.